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The film opens with Ernest, the patriarch of the family, who faces threats to his meager water supply from trespassers attempting to invade his well. As the tension escalates, he is forced to defend himself, leading to a violent confrontation where he eliminates one of the attackers. This grim reality underscores the film's prevailing theme: survival at any cost. The stakes rise as the well is found empty, forcing Ernest and his son to return home without the crucial resource.